Tabor, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Bon Homme County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
346
Population
911/sq mi density
$78,438
Median Income
$58,556 per capita
$122,700
Home Value
$212,789 Zillow
$1,023
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,700 home value, $1,023/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tabor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,351 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 911/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9477°N, 97.6594°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bon Homme County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Tabor has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.7").